Not Having a Retirement Drawdown Strategy Can Affect Retirement Security
A survey finds a majority of retirees are using RMDs for ‘guidance’ about how to...
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Plan Sponsors Should Eliminate Jargon in Their Communications
Participants shared with Empower the simple, direct retirement plan terminology they would prefer.
Survey Findings
Assets in 403(b) plans have topped $1 trillion for first time. Total assets reached $1.26 trillion in 2021, a 27% jump from $992 billion in 2019.
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Defined Benefit vs. Defined Contribution: Understanding the Costs of Each
There are instances where a DB plan is the more cost-effective option, but experts say the trend of lower DC plan fees could be a game-changer.
SEC Spotlights Revenue Sharing Disclosure Failures
A recent regulatory order filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission demonstrates some of the ways revenue sharing and disclosure failures can result in fiduciary breaches.
Court Dismisses ERISA Suit Against CommonSpirit
The complaint had taken issue with the plan’s use of the Fidelity Freedom Funds TDF series and its recordkeeping fees.
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How Pandemic-Related Increase in Retirements Affects DB Plans
A sharp jump in the number of workers who decide to retire early does not bode well actuarially for DB...
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How Employers Plan to Tame the Health Cost Rebound
Their top strategies are to educate employees about taking care of their health; offer high-quality, low-cost care options; and improve...
DOL Asks for Comments on Proposed Changes to Form 5500
The agency—which says the revisions are needed to implement provisions of the SECURE Act—has also published a notice of proposed...
Younger Participants Are Increasingly Using TDFs
An EBRI and ICI report find 62% of participants in their 20s use TDFs.
Crediting Service for Plan Participants Covered Due to Acquisition
Experts from Groom Law Group and CAPTRUST answer questions concerning retirement plan administration and regulations.
Supporting Employees Is Now More Important Than Ever
Almost half of U.S. employees surveyed said they would be less likely to leave their job if they felt supported...
Considering the Arguments for and Against Actively Managed Funds in DC Plans
The debate continues following a recent publication from the CFA Institute Research Foundation which asks, ‘Is active management worth it?’
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All In: Understanding the Total Cost of Your Retirement Plan
As fiduciaries, plan sponsors must be aware of the fees their participants are paying—and the impacts those fees have on participant outcomes.
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How Lifetime Income Disclosures Impact Retirement
MetLife’s Roberta Rafaloff explains how retirement savings will look different to employees.
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PLANSPONSOR 2021 Plan Progress Series: Considerations for Pension Risk Transfer
Sponsored by Securian Financial Pension risk transfer (PRT) activity has been increasing year over year, although it slowed somewhat during the COVID-19 pandemic. PRT can be an effective tool for plan sponsors to...
Three Steps to New Growth for Retirement Plan Providers
FIS’ 2021 Readiness Report reveals the paths to new growth for retirement plan providers.
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Best Practices | Plan Committees
For the Best Collaboration
Committees are most effective when they’re on top of these fiduciary basics.
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Enforced by EBSA
A GAO report outlines DOL investigation practices.
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RFPs, the Easy Way
Plan sponsors can cut through the inefficiencies involved in conducting RFPs, with...
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The Compounding Effect—in Reverse
The pandemic may be lessening, but the long-term financial effect for some,...
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Plan Qualification Requirements
The IRS’ updated operational compliance list reminds plan sponsors of SECURE Act...
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